Huawei Mate 9 vs Maze Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 9 vs Maze Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 9Huawei Mate 9Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09
Maze AlphaMaze AlphaGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 4Samsung Galaxy Note 4International · 3GB · 32GB · N910F
Xiaomi Mi MixXiaomi Mi MixChina · 4GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09
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Maze Alpha
Maze Alpha
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
International · 3GB · 32GB · N910F
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Xiaomi Mi Mix
Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 4GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 5.9Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 5.0 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
42 reviews
6.9
42 reviews
8.4
192 reviews
8.6
40 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 9 vs Maze Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix

Specs Huawei Mate 9 price comparison Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09 		where to buy Maze Alpha Maze Alpha
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Samsung Galaxy Note 4
International · 3GB · 32GB · N910F 		Xiaomi Mi Mix price comparison Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 5.9" 6" 5.7" 6.4"
Resolution FHD FHD QHD FHD+
Usable surface 77% useful 75% useful 74% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 78.9 mm
156.9 mm
7.9 mm 		82.5 mm
159.8 mm
8.1 mm 		78.6 mm
153.5 mm
8.5 mm 		81.9 mm
158.8 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 189 g 225 g 176 g 209 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		Helio P25
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 805
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 171.653
v7 		65.021
v? 		58.291
v6 		157.865
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh 3220 mAh 4400 mAh
Main Camera 1
20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX240 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16880
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 3.7 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Huawei Maze Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- SM-N910S, Muscat --

Release Date
Release date November 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global Global International China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 9
Maze Alpha
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Huawei Mate 9
Maze Alpha
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Size
78.9 mm • 156.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
82.5 mm • 159.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.6 mm • 153.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
81.9 mm • 158.8 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 189 g 225 g 176 g 209 g
Usable surface 77 % 75 % 74 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Metal Ceramics
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Brown
Blue

Turquoise

Jet Black
Black

White

Gold

Pink
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 6" 5.7" 6.4"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2040 px
Density 373 Pixels per inch 367 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch 361 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
5.8
7.7
5.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.0
8.8
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.7
7.2
7.8
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
8.0
8.2
8.5
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
192 reviews
40 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Krait 450 2.7 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 16 nm 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes No Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 ARM Mali-T880 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 420 Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
171.653
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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65.021
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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58.291
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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157.865
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • RGB
  • UV light sensor
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications -- -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
6.6
8.0
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.1
8.6
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
7.6
8.2
8.9
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
192 reviews
40 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3L8 Sony IMX240 Exmor RS Omnivision OV16880
Type CMOS ISOCELL CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.1" 1/2.6" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type

Black & white

--
--
Resolution
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 3.7 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
85
Mobile
87
Photo
82
Video
 --
83
Mobile
84
Photo
83
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
7.0
9.0
7.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
4.9
7.3
5.1
Quality of selfies
8.8
5.6
7.8
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
6.5
8.4
7.5
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
192 reviews
40 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.640 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		0.416 W/Kg on head
0.974 W/Kg on body 		0.366 W/Kg on head
0.382 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.420 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.472 W/Kg on head
0.971 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • MHL
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.3
8.6
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.4
8.6
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.4
8.7
9.3
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
192 reviews
40 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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3220 mAh
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4400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 30%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
192 reviews
40 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 38%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 34%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 34%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
192 reviews
40 reviews
Prices
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